Indiana RD over San Joaquin River
FairMerced County, California · At Washington RD · Structure no. 39C0349
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indiana RD over San Joaquin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indiana RD over San Joaquin River in Merced County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indiana RD over San Joaquin River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indiana RD over San Joaquin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Indiana RD over San Joaquin River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Indiana RD over San Joaquin River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Indiana RD over San Joaquin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.